Brentwood Union
Brentwood Union has 12 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 47.4/100 — 3.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Adams (J. Douglas) Middle at 59/100, where 31.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,472 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.8%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 47.6/100 | 9 | 24.4% | 13.4% |
| Middle | Developing 46.8/100 | 3 | 22.0% | 15.2% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Brentwood Union, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Brentwood Union's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 47.6.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -8.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 24.4 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 13.8%, 4.3pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.0%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Adams (J. Douglas) Middle leads the district at 59 with 31.0% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Brentwood Union
Hidden gems: 1 school in Brentwood Union is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Brentwood Union spends $11,472 per student in current expenditures — $3,342 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (9)
Brentwood Union has 9 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.6 — 3.8 points above the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -8.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Loma Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 27.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loma Vista Elementary Brentwood Union Strong All-Around | 27.9% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | R. Paul Krey Elementary Brentwood Union Growth Engine | 30.6% | Solid 55/100 |
| 3 | Ron Nunn Elementary Brentwood Union Building Momentum | 25.5% | Developing 47/100 |
| 4 | Isaac R. Montañez Elementary Brentwood Union Building Momentum | 24.4% | Developing 47/100 |
| 5 | Pioneer Elementary Brentwood Union Building Momentum | 25.4% | Developing 46/100 |
| 6 | Garin Elementary Brentwood Union Culture First | 24.2% | Developing 45/100 |
| 7 | Brentwood Elementary Brentwood Union Culture First | 23.3% | Developing 45/100 |
| 8 | Mary Casey Black Elementary Brentwood Union Building Momentum | 19.9% | Developing 43/100 |
| 9 | Marsh Creek Elementary Brentwood Union Building Momentum | 18.1% | Developing 41/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
Brentwood Union has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.8 — 6.3 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +0.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Adams (J. Douglas) Middle with a Scope Score of 59 and 31.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adams (J. Douglas) Middle Brentwood Union Building Momentum | 31.0% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | Edna Hill Middle Brentwood Union Building Momentum | 21.3% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | William B. Bristow Middle Brentwood Union Building Momentum | 13.8% | Developing 35/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Brentwood Union
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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